FIAT 500e Continues To Make The North American Auto Show Circuit!

Its been two years since the FIAT brand unveiled its all-new third-generation Fiat Cinquecento (500). As an all-electric offering, the new 500e has proven to be a strong seller in the European market over the past two years. It didn’t take long for FIAT to start offering the 500e outside the European Union, with introductions in Israel, Brazil, and most recently Japan.

But with a dismal sales record in North America, a reduced lineup down to one model, and a push towards electrification, many FIAT North American fans have wondered why the Italian marque has yet to offer the electrified city car in either the United States or Canada yet.

Earlier this year at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, Stellantis quietly had a pair of new 500e models on display, showcasing the possibilities of the electric car. But it seems the CES 2022 isn’t the only event that FIAT is showing the 500e to the public and much to our surprise both the FIAT USA brand and Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) have been quiet about the matter. 

Currently, on display at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), it appears that FCA US, LLC is continuing to test the waters and see what the public thinks about the latest 500e. The move shows that the FIAT could be bringing the 500e to the North American market, to much delight from fans and dealers.

Featuring a 42-kWh lithium-ion battery pack and an 85-kW fast charger. With an output of 87 kW (117 horsepower), the new 500e delivers acceleration from 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km/h) in 9.0 seconds. The 500e also offers Level 2 autonomous driving that includes intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (iACC) and Lane Centering. The 500e measure is 2.4-inches wider, 2.4-inches longer, and has a 0.8-inch longer wheelbase than the previous model, the Italian city car provides even more interior space than ever.

We have reached out to FCA US, LLC about the possibility of the car coming to the North American market before. Their official statement continues and has been, “The new 500 has not been confirmed for the U.S. or Canada. FCA US, LLC is currently evaluating its potential for the North American market”. With the state of the FIAT brand in North America, it could use another new model… and use it FAST!

The 500e also appears on the Stellantis NYIAS virtual auto show as well, which you can see here.